Community Impact Director

United Way of America•Jacksonville, FL

65d•$75,000

About The Position

The Community Impact Director plays a pivotal role in advancing United Way's mission to improve housing stability, affordability, and financial security across our region. This position leads strategic efforts in the areas of housing stability, home preservation (including home repairs), housing development, and capacity building-to strengthen communities and expand access to safe, affordable housing. Through program design, partnership cultivation, and cross-sector collaboration, the Director ensures that United Way's housing initiatives are impactful, sustainable, and aligned with the broader goal of creating a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required in a related field (Master's degree preferred)
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience
Experience with and understanding of affordable housing
Exceptional ability to foster transformational relationships
Experience with grant management
Creative and visionary thought leader and problem solver
Expertise in project management
Outstanding data management, research, and reporting capabilities
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Extensive skills in program strategy, execution, and achieving outcomes
Capable of communicating well verbally and in writing
Proficiency in presenting and facilitating for groups
Strong in time management and execution of deadlines
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Capable of collaborating at all levels and across all departments within the organization
Embody United Way values and hold a commitment to the organization's mission
Ability to pass a background check
Must pass pre-employment drug screening
Staff members who drive a vehicle on UWNEFL business must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance
Keep all activities in line with the core values and contribute to the positive culture of United Way of NE Florida
Actively participate in the broader organizational activities and be a brand steward within the community, outside agencies and/or programs to enhance United Way services to the community

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Assist the program design, strategic planning, and execution of United Way's housing initiative in the areas of home preservation, housing development, and capacity building
Support the launch of housing grant processes by developing timelines, application materials, and reporting frameworks to ensure effective implementation
Lead oversight of program performance monitoring and compliance for organizations funded under United Way's housing initiative
Provide administrative leadership in managing the financial and programmatic requirements of grants received by United Way, ensuring accurate documentation, timely reporting, and compliance with grant deadlines
Coordinate regular communication, workflow, and problem solving across multiple partner organizations
Spreadhead the execution of key activities under United Way's housing programs
Facilitate meetings, events, and presentations for internal and external audiences
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with external partners- local government, nonprofit, for profit, grassroots and other community-based organizations
Support the strategic planning, development, and execution of marketing and communication strategies and materials that elevate United Way's housing initiative
Analyze and evaluate data on housing programs, conduct research in housing areas of focus, and draft reports
Represent United Way on committees and working groups focused on housing issues, contributing insights and advancing collaborative solutions
Foster cross-departmental collaboration to enhance alignment, efficiency, and success for the organization's mission
Perform other duties for the Community Impact Department as directed